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CFL punter Jake Julien keeps kicking football career up a notch

CFL punter Jake Julien keeps kicking football career up a notch

'I kind of needed to burn my hand to learn what it really takes to be a professional athlete,' Barrie North grad says after getting looks in the NFL and changing his diet
Snow provides illuminating hike on Simcoe County trails

Snow provides illuminating hike on Simcoe County trails

'Really crazy': Dancer wins 3 medals at world championships

'Really crazy': Dancer wins 3 medals at world championships

Addison Tamburello claimed gold, silver and bronze as part of Team Canada Dance at competition held in Poland
Brrring on the rinks! Freezing temperatures lead to flood of activity

Brrring on the rinks! Freezing temperatures lead to flood of activity

'Respect, respect and respect is a general rule of thumb to use our outdoor pads,' says Essa Township official
COLUMN: OHL trade deadline passes, but Colts take a pass

COLUMN: OHL trade deadline passes, but Colts take a pass

'The Colts need to paint something more attractive than the messy sketch served up earlier this week,' says columnist, as Barrie gets set to host Kitchener tonight
Bear Creek wrestling team looks to pin down solid season

Bear Creek wrestling team looks to pin down solid season

'It’s such a fun sport. I’m going to be sad to leave the team after four years,' says Grade 12 student; squad has upcoming meet at Nouvelle-Alliance on Jan. 17
Seniors persevere, build massive outdoor rink on Brewery Bay

Seniors persevere, build massive outdoor rink on Brewery Bay

'It’s not just about the rink. It’s about bringing people together,' says volunteer, who stresses rink is a labour of love for area residents
Canadian women crush Japan at U18 world championships in 17-0 drubbing

Canadian women crush Japan at U18 world championships in 17-0 drubbing

Barrie Sharks product Amelia Wilkinson made four saves for the shutout; Canada will play Czechia on Saturday in semifinals
Soldiering on: Wigle adjusting from Colts blue to Battalion green

Soldiering on: Wigle adjusting from Colts blue to Battalion green

'There were some tears, some sadness, leaving the billets that I had been there for three-and-a-half years,' forward says following Sunday's blockbuster trade
Colts defenceman to wear 'A' at OHL top prospects game

Colts defenceman to wear 'A' at OHL top prospects game

Kashawn Aitcheson competing at Jan. 15 event in Brantford; third-year defenceman has 25 points in 34 games this season